Maharashtra’s cabinet today unanimously passed a special resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 25 years of continuous public service in constitutional posts, including those of Chief Minister and Prime Minister. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the meeting.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar and all other cabinet members welcomed the resolution, which Chief Minister Fadnavis moved, with loud applause.
The resolution honours Modi’s 25 years as head of government, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as Prime Minister of India, from October 7, 2001, to October 7, 2026.
Developed India, Along With a ‘One Trillion Dollar’ Developed Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a goal of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2029. In line with this, the Maharashtra government has set a target of a $1 trillion economy for the state. The resolution notes that the Centre is giving major support to make Maharashtra a national and international economic hub.
Historic Decisions at the Centre and Security The resolution specially mentioned the Centre’s historic decisions and strategic successes:
National security: Surgical strikes, Operation Sindoor, self-reliance in defence production and giving top priority to national interest.
Historic decisions: Construction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Economic reform and Digital India: Successful implementation of GST, a digital payments revolution and transparent governance through DBT (direct benefit transfer).
Global standing: A firm foreign policy has raised India’s influence on the world stage and its leadership among developing nations.
Central Support for Maharashtra’s Development: Projects Worth Rs 12 Lakh Crore The resolution noted that infrastructure projects worth about Rs 12 lakh crore are under way in Maharashtra with the Centre’s support:
Samruddhi Expressway: The 701-km Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Expressway has become the backbone of economic progress in Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra.
Atal Setu (MTHL): The 22-km sea bridge has shortened travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
Metro network: Expansion of Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur metro networks with Central help, including the 33.5-km underground Colaba-Bandra-Seepz corridor.
Mega projects: The Vadhavan port in Palghar, the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train and the Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai.
Respect for Cultural and Social Heritage The resolution underlined the Centre’s consistent honour for Maharashtra’s pride and the legacy of its great leaders:
Classical status for Marathi: The historic decision to grant classical language status to Marathi on October 3, 2024, and the approval of a Centre of Excellence for Classical Marathi Language Studies in Pune.
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s legacy: The Indian Navy’s emblem has been inspired by the Shiv Mudra, and 12 forts associated with Shivaji have been included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Memorials for great leaders: Land in Mumbai’s Indu Mill for an international memorial to Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, development of the Ambedkari Panchateerth, a national programme to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jotirao Phule, and a national memorial at Bhide Wada in Pune.
Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Life The resolution mentioned the funds the Centre has provided for farmers and rural Maharashtra:
Irrigation capacity: 29 major and medium projects completed under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and 4.49 lakh hectares of irrigation capacity created by July 2026.
Baliraja Jalsanjeevani Yojana: About Rs 15,000 crore of support for 91 projects in Vidarbha and Marathwada.
Solar energy and housing: 11.80 lakh solar agricultural pumps under PM-KUSUM, benefits to over 8 lakh homes under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and approval for 43 lakh houses in rural areas under PM Awas Yojana.
Tribal welfare: Through ‘PM Janman’ and ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’, electricity, roads, water and health services are reaching remote areas.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is moving towards becoming self-reliant, secure and developed, and the resolution pledged that Maharashtra will stay at the forefront of this nation-building journey. The cabinet also wished Modi good health and a long life.